Definition
Remove — to take something or someone away from a place, or to take something off another object.
It describes the action of getting rid of, detaching, or eliminating something physically or figuratively.
Examples
- The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.
- This detergent will remove even old stains.
Usage Notes
The verb can apply to both physical objects ("remove the cover") and abstract ideas ("remove doubt").
In formal contexts, it may also refer to dismissing someone from a position or job.
Quote: “The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.”
Related Forms
- Removal — the act of taking something away.
- Removable — able to be taken off or separated.
Synonyms
- Take away
- Eliminate
- Get rid of
- Extract
- Detach
Author’s summary: The word "remove" means to take away, clear out, or eliminate something or someone, used both in physical and abstract situations.
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